| Author |
Rockwell, Carey |
| Contributor |
Ley, Willy, 1906-1969 |
| Illustrator |
Glanzman, Louis |
| LoC No. |
53003911
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| Title |
The Space Pioneers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Space Pioneers" by Carey Rockwell is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. This book is part of the "Tom Corbett, Space Cadet" series and follows the adventures of young Space Cadets Tom Corbett, Roger Manning, and Astro as they prepare for exciting missions in space. The story is likely centered around their journey and challenges as they aim to establish a new colony on a distant satellite, capturing the spirit of exploration and adventure inherent in the genre. At the start of the novel, the three cadets are engaged in a competitive game of mercuryball, showcasing their camaraderie and athleticism. They receive urgent orders from Captain Strong to report for new assignments, igniting their enthusiasm for space travel after a long stint of classroom instruction. As they make their way to the Tower of Galileo, they express excitement about their upcoming missions and the potential of space exploration, while also reflecting on their friendships and growth as unified cadets. This opening sets the tone for a story filled with action, challenges, and the bond of teamwork in the face of adventure among the stars. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Astronauts -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Corbett, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Interstellar travel -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Space colonies -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18753 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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